Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Electrical Engineer (Controls Engineer)
US-IL-Marion
Job ID: 2024-31881
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Marion, IL
Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr Electrical Engineer (Controls Engineer) to join our Marion, IL team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Marion, IL offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:
Plans and implements the design, manufacture, installation and/or maintenance of electrical systems and apparatus, such as electric motors, machinery controls, lighting, wiring and power systems/devices, for the generation, transmission and control of electric power.

• Must be proficient in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting.
  • Allen Bradley preferred (PLC 5, SLC, Micrologix, ControlLogix, Panelview)
• Ability to read control system drawings (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic) and assist technicians with troubleshooting these systems.
• Individual would be responsible for providing control system designs (safety circuits, communication networks, panel design, hardware selection, etc.) and providing technicians with drawings and material for internal projects.
• Vision system experience preferred (Keyence IV, CV, XG series)
• Robot experience preferred. Primarily responsible for existing program modification and troubleshooting. (Fanuc, Epson)
• High level of electrical knowledge required with a working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems.
• Applies mathematical and engineering principles and methods to designs.
• Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, and safety standards are achieved.
• Conducts research and studies new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in engineering or other engineering degree required
• 5-7 years experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or other engineering degree required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be proficient in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting.
  • Allen Bradley preferred (PLC 5, SLC, Micrologix, ControlLogix, Panelview)
• Ability to read control system drawings (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic) and assist technicians with troubleshooting these systems.
• Individual would be responsible for providing control system designs (safety circuits, communication networks, panel design, hardware selection, etc.) and providing technicians with drawings and material for internal projects.
• Vision system experience preferred (Keyence IV, CV, XG series)
• Robot experience preferred. Primarily responsible for existing program modification and troubleshooting. (Fanuc, Epson)
• High level of electrical knowledge required with a working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office tools

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
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